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David Williams

June

Spicy: David Williams.

Investment banker David Williams still going rogue

“We were not aware he would say such things,” the Bionic Institute’s Robert Klupacs wrote in his apology.

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  • Myriam Robin

April

It’s very difficult to pick biotech winners.

Why picking ASX biotechs is mostly for the crazy brave

It’s a space with a reputation for rollercoaster returns and outlandish sales pitches, but some investors get lucky.

  • Tom Richardson

November 2021

Plastic skin made at PolyNovo's Port Melbourne plant.

PolyNovo’s tumble, CEO’s exit leave room for improvement

The biotech appeared resilient to the headwinds of COVID-19, but the sudden exit of its CEO and more virus waves make the outlook hazy.

  • Carrie LaFrenz

August 2021

It isn’t Melbourne investment banker David Williams’ first foray into the salmon game.

JBS has Scott Mitchell to soften the blows

Countering any qualms is well-connected ex-Nationals director Scott Mitchell, whose lobbying firm began working for JBS in 2017.

  • Myriam Robin

June 2021

David Williams on his vast farm in the Macedon Ranges.

Kidder Williams boss adds Tassie farm to rural empire

David Williams has acquired 718 hectares of Derwent River-fronting farmland near Hobart that has potential for viticulture, tourism and residential subdivision.

  • Larry Schlesinger
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March 2021

Australia’s wagyu beef is in high demand around the world.

Kidder Williams boss beefs up in wagyu

David Williams added another 470 hectares to his rural holding north of Melbourne, which is leased to renowned Wagyu producer David Blackmore.

  • Larry Schlesinger

January 2021

PolyNovo's Paul Brennan said forecasting sales would be challenging, particularly in the US, but the medium-term outlook was strong.

PolyNovo says COVID-19 surge slowed US second quarter sales

The biotech says predicting sales trajectory in its key market is "challenging" with hospital capacity strained as COVID-19 cases surge.

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  • Carrie LaFrenz

December 2020

Medical Developments is seeking $30 million in fresh funds.

Medical Developments seeks $30m in fresh capital

Gordon Naylor, the incoming chairman of the biotech, says there are parallels with ASX giant CSL, where he worked for three decades.

  • Carrie LaFrenz

August 2020

Medical Developments has bought back distribution rights in Europe for Penthrox.

Medical Developments buys back European 'green whistle' rights

The ASX minnow's current distribution partner's parent, Purdue Group, is dealing with numerous legal cases relating to the opioid epidemic in the United States.

  • Carrie LaFrenz

April 2020

David Williams has almost broken even on his recent Polynovo investments.

Polynovo sales surge almost vindicates David Williams' top-ups

Since the results in late February, few days have gone by without Williams increasing his holdings

  • Myriam Robin

March 2020

Fairfax Media

The directors buying into their cratering companies

With trading windows wide open, some insiders have had the cash on hand to buy while the going is cheap.

  • Myriam Robin

October 2019

Paul Brennan doesn't sit on PolyNovo's board, so he doesn't have to file 3Y notices.

PolyNovo chief can keep share sales quiet

Paul Brennan sold 722,155 shares that year to cover a tax bill, a disposal only revealed in the remuneration report.

  • Myriam Robin

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